Fresh tortillas in Toronto!

June 12th, 2008 Andrew Ross

I made a fantastic discovery today when I was visiting the Kensington Market. Toronto’s first authentic tortilla maker has opened recently on the outskirts of Kensington at 68 Wales Ave. The bright yellow store front of La Tortilleria caught my eye as I was driving around looking for a parking spot, and when I saw the sign promising fresh, authentic Mexican corn tortillas I just had to stop and get some. If you’ve ever been to Mexico you probably know how many corn tortillas Mexican’s eat every day. The flour tortillas that Canadians are most famliar with are less popular in Mexico and are mostly used for quesadillas. However, corn tortillas are an absolutely essential part of most Mexican meals, and we are very lucky to finally have an authentic tortilleria here in Toronto.

I’ve tried the frozen or refrigerated corn tortillas available from many Latin grocers, but they can’t compare to fresh and are only good for frying or baking. Fresh is so much better! La Tortilleria also sells a variety of tacos for take-out or eat-in (stools or outdoor patio), but I was a little disappointed that they didn’t have my favorite Tacos Al Pastor with pineapple and cilantro. Oh well… you can’t have everything.

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Andrew Ross
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Hey there! My name is Andrew Ross and I am a professional photographer in Toronto who specializes in shooting interiors and food. This blog is more informal than the rest of my site, and follows both my personal and professional life. The content here may range from recent jobs I've shot, to personal projects, to some of my favorite obsessions like coffee and single-malt scotch, to the places I visit and the people I care about. Thanks very much for visiting and I hope this blog gives everyone a sense of who I am, and what I am all about.

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